Lane Sainty is the Storytelling Moments Reporter at The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes about interesting people, places and events across the 48th state. Her stories often capture the lives of ordinary people who make up the rich tapestry that is Arizona, whether it's a retired clown looking back on her career, a garbage truck driver at the top of his field, or a teenager reaching for her drag queen dreams. Before joining The Republic in March 2022, Lane covered various beats including LGBTQ rights, politics and courts in her home country of Australia. Email her at lane.sainty@arizonarepublic.com.